OB appointment at 40wks.....wants to give VE? Should I?

[BellyBelly]

Vaginal Exams - Are They Really Necessary? By Brenda Manning MIPP

[visitor1]

I had one done at 40+1 this time round only because i was offered a S&S and id been having alot of pre labour....with the girls i never had any VE's til labour started

[Shanti]

Thank you everyone for your posts. Much appreciated. I think it just confirms to me again that I don't need to get a VE until I'm at least either 7 days overdue OR in labour. Don't even want an S&S until I'm 7 days overdue.....

I will get ready to say 'oh thanks but no thanks don't feel it's needed at this stage'

Kelly -thanku for the link i'll check it out now.

[Oorki Galoorki]

Renstar you dont need them in labour either... there are other ways to know how your going along...often when they tell you in labour a pg women does the labour math.... 8 hrs to 4cms gee im going to be doing this for another12 hours....aauuurrrggghhh

which isnt how it works at all...

also be wary that your ob might try to scare you in to having a VE at 40 weeks...... BE STRONG

[Shanti]

Thanks girls, i'll be strong!! And DouDou, I'm also hesitant during labour to want to have one.... except when I feel like I may need to push perhaps then i'll let them check to see i'm at 10.